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Overview |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 578 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | herzing.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,820 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,820 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,243 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,953 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,269 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 153 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 144 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,713 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $276 |
Diversity |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Erskine College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Erskine College is larger than than Herzing University-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (956 students vs. 578 students)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Herzing University-Birmingham or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 191.3% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Birmingham for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.3% higher at Erskine College than Herzing University Birmingham ($34,435.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Herzing University Birmingham than Erskine College ($21,953 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Birmingham are 34.7% lower than costs at Erskine College ($9,243 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Herzing University Birmingham (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 168.5% larger than aid received Herzing University Birmingham ($16,834 vs. $6,269)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Herzing University-Birmingham or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Herzing University-Birmingham .
- Herzing University-Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Herzing University-Birmingham or Erskine College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Erskine College and Herzing University-Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Herzing University Birmingham (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Birmingham earn on average $3,100 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,300)
- Herzing University Birmingham students graduate with a $3,037 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($23,713 vs. $26,750)
- Herzing University-Birmingham graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($245 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/